Blackjack is similar to but not the same as Pontoon or '21' The object of Blackjack is to get a total value of cards that beats the dealer's hand without going over 21 (busting) Blackjack is played against the dealer not the other players. Each player receives 2 cards and the dealer one card. From left to right, the dealer will ask the players if they want to take another card (draw) or stick with what they've got (stand) in an attempt to make a total to beat the dealers hand.
If the player draws a card/s and their hand then totals 22 or more the player busts and loses their stake, and their hand is discarded.
Each card counts at face value with picture cards all counting as 10. Aces count as 1 or 11.
The best possible hand is a 'Blackjack' which is any ten or face card plus an Ace on the initial deal of two cards.
When all players have finished playing their hand, the dealer then draws cards to finish his hand. If the dealer's total is 16 or less he must draw another card and if it is17 or more he must stand. Players can stand on any total.
The dealer will then pay ‘even money’ (ie the same amount of chips as were staked) to any remaining player’s hands with a higher total than the dealer's. If the total is the same it is a 'stand-off' so the player neither wins nor loses and keeps their stake.
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